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Tofu Chalupas

If you love Mexican food, you're going to love this recipe. Depending on where you are on the LI Richter scale, exercise your option on the shredded Cheddar!

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add tofu and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

  • Stir in tomatoes, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cilantro. Continue cooking over medium heat heat, stirring frequently.

  • Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes.

  • Evenly divide lettuce, tofu mixture, avocado, and cheese and top each tortilla. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Calories: 192.78

Fat: 9.43 grams

Saturated Fat: 2.68 grams

Carbohydrates: 19.97 grams

Calcium: 255.64 mg

Lactose: 0.02 grams

Nonstick cooking spray

⅓ cup finely chopped onion

1 10-ounce package firm tofu, drained and crumbled

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

¼ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried whole oregano

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

4 6″ corn tortillas

½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce

½ medium avocado, peeled and chopped

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

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